This entry is dedicated to Noah, mostly because he made me agree to write the contents of this first paragraph. First of all, Noah asks that I clarify to all that when I stated that I would be taking classes in the fall but would not be taking tennis until at least fall, I was referring to two different educational systems. My design class and web production classes are taught at community college in Sacramento, while the tennis classes are taught through the city of Davis. Is that clear enough, Noah? Second, Noah wanted me to point all my readers to the "Other" section on the poll results, wherein you will find a humorous response. I'd say more, but then I'd ruin the surprise.
Another semi-Noah related topic, which illustrates a problem in my life: I had fun today hanging out with Noah, then Noah and Shelley, and later, Noah and his girlfriend Christina. Noah and I were in Ace Hardware, and I was telling him that I need to buy a lock for my locker, since I'm taking that design class.
Noah said, "What, are you taking metal working, or something?" Next thing I know, this guy comes over and asks if I'm taking a metal working class. He tells me that he has taken several metal working classes but has just moved here, and he doesn't know where to take one in the area. I explain that I'm not taking metal working, but wanting to be helpful, I suggest a place he might be able to take one.
After this guy walks away, Noah says that the guy was hitting on me. Now this guy was really very cute, but the thought that he was hitting on me never even crossed my mind. The point of this story: how will I ever find another boyfriend if I can't even tell if a guy is flirting with me??? Yeesh, at this rate, I'll never even find another date!
Now I'm wondering if people have been hitting on me left and right, and I've never even known it...yeah right, I'm sure that's it. So advice please: how can I tell if someone's hitting on me?
Friday, July 30, 2004
Monday, July 26, 2004
Unemployed Person Seeks Personal Assistant
It's amazing how busy an unemployed person can be. On Sunday, I went over to San Francisco to see Kate W. and her boyfriend Mike, who were visiting from the East Coast. It was a great visit, and I was very happy to finally meet Mike (I felt like I already knew him).
Meanwhile, back in Davis, I have had plenty on my plate. I've recently started training for a 5k (3.1 miles) race, and so I am trying to run 4 days a week. With 1 week down and 6 training weeks to go, I can comfortably run 1.2 miles. So I still have a ways to go in my training. Especially since I'd like to finish the race before the people with strollers get there.
I'm also trying to get law school application stuff planned out. This week, I secured my second person to write a letter of rec for me, so I'm feeling much better about that. I still have to request transcripts from 3 schools, get the applications, and start writing my personal statement. But at least I have time: I can't start applying until September 1st for the earliest schools.
And, of course, there's the job search. Today I went to an "audition" for Princeton Review Test Prep. I had to give a presentation to showcase my teaching style. I did "How to Become a Jeopardy Contestant." I enjoyed several of the other presentations, including "How to Play Texas Hold 'Em," "How to Splint a Broken Arm," and "Statistical Regressions." I should find out soon whether I made it to the next portion of the process, but it's very dependent on their test subject needs, so I don't have any clue whether I did.
Then there are all the millions of errands and tasks to do. For example, my cell phone currently refuses to charge. And I don't know why (Note: I can't check messages, so if anyone tries to call me on my cell, I won't know! Call my home phone instead...) So I will be taking a fun trip to the AT&T store tomorrow to see if they can help me figure that out. Is it the phone? Is it the charger? Is it just the universe messing with me again?
And my community college classes will be starting in a couple of weeks. Then things will most likely be even busier. Especially if I actually get a job one day. I just wish I had an unpaid intern or something to do all the stuff I don't want to do. Any applicants?
Meanwhile, back in Davis, I have had plenty on my plate. I've recently started training for a 5k (3.1 miles) race, and so I am trying to run 4 days a week. With 1 week down and 6 training weeks to go, I can comfortably run 1.2 miles. So I still have a ways to go in my training. Especially since I'd like to finish the race before the people with strollers get there.
I'm also trying to get law school application stuff planned out. This week, I secured my second person to write a letter of rec for me, so I'm feeling much better about that. I still have to request transcripts from 3 schools, get the applications, and start writing my personal statement. But at least I have time: I can't start applying until September 1st for the earliest schools.
And, of course, there's the job search. Today I went to an "audition" for Princeton Review Test Prep. I had to give a presentation to showcase my teaching style. I did "How to Become a Jeopardy Contestant." I enjoyed several of the other presentations, including "How to Play Texas Hold 'Em," "How to Splint a Broken Arm," and "Statistical Regressions." I should find out soon whether I made it to the next portion of the process, but it's very dependent on their test subject needs, so I don't have any clue whether I did.
Then there are all the millions of errands and tasks to do. For example, my cell phone currently refuses to charge. And I don't know why (Note: I can't check messages, so if anyone tries to call me on my cell, I won't know! Call my home phone instead...) So I will be taking a fun trip to the AT&T store tomorrow to see if they can help me figure that out. Is it the phone? Is it the charger? Is it just the universe messing with me again?
And my community college classes will be starting in a couple of weeks. Then things will most likely be even busier. Especially if I actually get a job one day. I just wish I had an unpaid intern or something to do all the stuff I don't want to do. Any applicants?
Friday, July 16, 2004
Disparate Collection of Thoughts
1. No one answers my poll questions. But I'm putting on a new one tonight anyways.
2. I miss my tv shows. "The OC" won't be back until November. I've been making the rounds of shows I wouldn't normally watch. "Summerland" (Tues, 9 pm, WB) is passable at best. It certainly doesn't make up for no new "Everwood" or "Gilmore Girls" episodes, though. I've discovered "Tru Calling" (Thurs, 9 pm, Fox), which reminds me of "Early Edition" (if anybody remembers that show). I'm enjoying it, but "The North Shore" (Thurs, 8 pm, Fox) is appallingly bad. And to think they tried to advertise it as this year's "OC!"
But what really sucks is that the stupid Sacto. CBS affiliate shows "Joan of Arcadia" at 7 pm instead of 8 on Fridays. My mom is a big fan of "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune", which air at the same time. So much for watching Joan...
3. I wish I had a digital camera so I could post pics on here. But I'm not allowed luxury purchases like that til I get out of the unemployment line. I also wish that all the nice Blogger text editing features worked on my Mac. I can't even put something in bold unless I do it manually with HTML. Ugh. Guess my blog won't be getting prettier any time soon.
4. I signed up for fall classes. I'm taking a class in Web Production and one in Design. Maybe one day I'll create the next Google. Only prettier. And then I'll become a millionaire.
I almost signed up for a tennis class too, but then I remembered that tennis courts get around 10 degrees hotter than the actual temperature, which is kind of a problem when one is running around in 100 degree weather. Maybe in the fall.
5. A funny quote from Debbie Reynolds (the actress who was in Singin in the Rain): "I thought by now I'd be retired and rich, but I kept marrying idiots." (She's 72, and still touring with a one-woman show.)
6. I can't wait for football season to start up! The Olympics should be good too, although I prefer the Winter Olympics.
2. I miss my tv shows. "The OC" won't be back until November. I've been making the rounds of shows I wouldn't normally watch. "Summerland" (Tues, 9 pm, WB) is passable at best. It certainly doesn't make up for no new "Everwood" or "Gilmore Girls" episodes, though. I've discovered "Tru Calling" (Thurs, 9 pm, Fox), which reminds me of "Early Edition" (if anybody remembers that show). I'm enjoying it, but "The North Shore" (Thurs, 8 pm, Fox) is appallingly bad. And to think they tried to advertise it as this year's "OC!"
But what really sucks is that the stupid Sacto. CBS affiliate shows "Joan of Arcadia" at 7 pm instead of 8 on Fridays. My mom is a big fan of "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune", which air at the same time. So much for watching Joan...
3. I wish I had a digital camera so I could post pics on here. But I'm not allowed luxury purchases like that til I get out of the unemployment line. I also wish that all the nice Blogger text editing features worked on my Mac. I can't even put something in bold unless I do it manually with HTML. Ugh. Guess my blog won't be getting prettier any time soon.
4. I signed up for fall classes. I'm taking a class in Web Production and one in Design. Maybe one day I'll create the next Google. Only prettier. And then I'll become a millionaire.
I almost signed up for a tennis class too, but then I remembered that tennis courts get around 10 degrees hotter than the actual temperature, which is kind of a problem when one is running around in 100 degree weather. Maybe in the fall.
5. A funny quote from Debbie Reynolds (the actress who was in Singin in the Rain): "I thought by now I'd be retired and rich, but I kept marrying idiots." (She's 72, and still touring with a one-woman show.)
6. I can't wait for football season to start up! The Olympics should be good too, although I prefer the Winter Olympics.
Monday, July 05, 2004
It's Just Like Riding a Bicycle
You know how everyone says that you don't forget how to ride a bicycle? Well, maybe they don't, but I obviously have. Admittedly, I hardly rode my bike as a kid; I probably only rode it 4 or 5 times after I got my training wheels off. And I had some trauma: an adult who had been telling me that riding a bike is "sooo easy" fell on top of me while we were both on bicycles. That was my last bike ride.
Until last week. With my new used bike, I made a couple of clumsy attempts at riding. These attempts made one thing absolutely clear: I do NOT remember how to ride a bike. A near miss with a bush, and a few face-firsts into the pavement have me certain that biking isn't as easy as it looks.
But living in Davis gives me plenty of examples of successful bike riders: the city has the world's highest ratio of bicycles per capita. And I am always so impressed by those people on their fancy bikes, with all the biking apparel. So it inspires me to keep at it. Who knows? Perhaps one day I'll join their ranks. Move over, Lance Armstrong!
But first, I have to actually learn (or re-learn) how to ride one of the darned things.
Until last week. With my new used bike, I made a couple of clumsy attempts at riding. These attempts made one thing absolutely clear: I do NOT remember how to ride a bike. A near miss with a bush, and a few face-firsts into the pavement have me certain that biking isn't as easy as it looks.
But living in Davis gives me plenty of examples of successful bike riders: the city has the world's highest ratio of bicycles per capita. And I am always so impressed by those people on their fancy bikes, with all the biking apparel. So it inspires me to keep at it. Who knows? Perhaps one day I'll join their ranks. Move over, Lance Armstrong!
But first, I have to actually learn (or re-learn) how to ride one of the darned things.
Saturday, July 03, 2004
Ah, Wilderness
I knew I didn't want to go to that picnic. My mom & I were invited to a picnic being held by staff from the place she used to work part-time as a graphic designer. For some reason, I found myself dreading it.
On Thursday night, my mom started looking up how to get there. That was when I found out the picnic site was located within a sort of wilderness area: by the American River, filled with coyotes, hawks, mountain lions (!), rattlesnakes, and the like. And so, of course, it was gonna be a little hard to get to by public transit.
But we looked at the maps, knew we'd have to walk a litttle, and decided we'd be alright. Friday morning, we set out at 8 am. We got out to the area and began walking through a residential neighborhood. We planned on following the river (there's supposed to be a bike trail there) up to the picnic area.
We got super lost, hit several dead ends, had to walk on all these hard to see dirt paths (Did I mention I hate, hate, hate nature?), and basically hiked for over 2 long hours. By the time we FINALLY found where we were going, my mom and I were incredibly exhausted.
But the picnic was fun (except for the bees), and my mom got great news: she's most likely being re-hired as a graphic designer!
Then came the trip home. On the way home, I suddenly got sick to my stomach. We made a stop in downtown Sacramento, and got on the bus to Davis. While on the bus in Davis, I once again felt sick. I got off the bus fairly far from home and ran to a park bathroom. But this meant that I had to walk all the way home. And I was already soooo tired!
By the time I got home, around 45 minutes later, I was exhausted, still felt sick, and I had a sunburn. I have since sworn never to go outside again, especially to anywhere remotely wilderness-y. Since I have to go to church tomorrow, I guess staying inside is out of the question. But I'm never going on a picnic again!
On Thursday night, my mom started looking up how to get there. That was when I found out the picnic site was located within a sort of wilderness area: by the American River, filled with coyotes, hawks, mountain lions (!), rattlesnakes, and the like. And so, of course, it was gonna be a little hard to get to by public transit.
But we looked at the maps, knew we'd have to walk a litttle, and decided we'd be alright. Friday morning, we set out at 8 am. We got out to the area and began walking through a residential neighborhood. We planned on following the river (there's supposed to be a bike trail there) up to the picnic area.
We got super lost, hit several dead ends, had to walk on all these hard to see dirt paths (Did I mention I hate, hate, hate nature?), and basically hiked for over 2 long hours. By the time we FINALLY found where we were going, my mom and I were incredibly exhausted.
But the picnic was fun (except for the bees), and my mom got great news: she's most likely being re-hired as a graphic designer!
Then came the trip home. On the way home, I suddenly got sick to my stomach. We made a stop in downtown Sacramento, and got on the bus to Davis. While on the bus in Davis, I once again felt sick. I got off the bus fairly far from home and ran to a park bathroom. But this meant that I had to walk all the way home. And I was already soooo tired!
By the time I got home, around 45 minutes later, I was exhausted, still felt sick, and I had a sunburn. I have since sworn never to go outside again, especially to anywhere remotely wilderness-y. Since I have to go to church tomorrow, I guess staying inside is out of the question. But I'm never going on a picnic again!
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